Silocap D

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Silocap D Information

Silocap D is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Silocap D also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Silocap D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Silocap D can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Silocap D are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Silocap D is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Silocap D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Silocap D related warnings section.

Silocap D is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Silocap D contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Silocap D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Silocap D is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Silocap D Benefits & Uses

Silocap D is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Silocap D Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 8 mg silodosin and 0.5 mg dutasteride
Geriatric
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 8 mg silodosin and 0.5 mg dutasteride

Silocap D Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Silocap D safe for pregnant women?


    Silocap D should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

  • Is the use of Silocap D safe during breastfeeding?


    Silocap D should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Silocap D on the Kidneys?


    Using Silocap D does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Silocap D on the Liver?


    There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Silocap D. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

  • What is the effect of Silocap D on the Heart?


    You can take Silocap D without any fear of damage to the heart.



Severe Interaction of Silocap D with Other Drugs

Silocap D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Silocap D Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silocap D unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Silocap D

  • Is this Silocap D habit forming or addictive?


    Silocap D does not cause addiction.

Silocap D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Silocap D


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Silocap D with food.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Silocap D


    Information about the interaction of Silocap D and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rapaflo® (silodosin)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1137-1138

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 476-477

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 303

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avodart® (dutasteride)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Jalyn (dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride)

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